2024 Fall
SSEASN C52 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to the Study of Buddhism
Robert H Sharf
Class #:23032
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
South and Southeast Asian Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
32
Enrolled: 16
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 48
Waitlist Max: 12
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
MON, DECEMBER 16TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Latimer 120
Etcheverry 3109
Etcheverry 3111
Other classes by Robert H Sharf
Course Catalog Description
This introduction to the study of Buddhism will consider materials drawn from various Buddhist traditions of Asia, from ancient times down to the present day. However, the course is not intended to be a comprehensive or systematic survey; rather than aiming at breadth, the course is designed around key themes such as ritual, image veneration, mysticism, meditation, and death. The overarching emphasis throughout the course will be on the hermeneutic difficulties attendant upon the study of religion in general, and Buddhism in particular.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials